Guyana will be a key feature of the Offshore Technology Conference’s Around the World Series on May 5, 2026, with two sessions in Houston set to examine the country’s policy direction, investment climate, local content framework, and wider development opportunities.
The sessions will take place at NRG Park during OTC 2026, which runs from May 4 to 7. President Irfaan Ali is also set to deliver the opening address at the conference’s official ceremony on May 4.
The Around the World Series gives selected countries and delegations a platform to present business opportunities, licensing activity, and technology advances to a global audience. For Guyana, the May 5 program will focus on how the country is positioning itself as an energy producer while building out opportunities in other parts of the economy.
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Session One, scheduled for 9:00 a.m., will focus on policy.
Speakers for that segment are Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge, and Private Sector Commission Chairman Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr.
According to the program, that discussion will center on “Energy Fueling Wider Investment Opportunities,” “Stable & Credible Investment Environment,” and “Climate & Food Security Integration.”
The panel is expected to examine how energy development is being used to support broader investment, and how Guyana is seeking to connect oil and gas growth with climate resilience and food security goals.
Session Two is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and will focus on execution.
Speakers listed for that segment are Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Kathy Smith, New Hayven Merchant Bank Chairman Dr. Floyd Haynes, Senior Petroleum Coordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources Dr. Bobby Gossai, and Cybele Energy Ltd CEO and Executive Chairman Beatrice Mensah Tayui.
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That discussion will center on “Government Facilitation,” “Local Content,” and “Success Stories.”
The second session is expected to give attendees a closer look at how Guyana is trying to turn policy into business outcomes, with attention on private sector participation, state support mechanisms, and examples of local involvement in the energy industry.
The Guyana feature comes as conference organizers prepare to welcome global energy leaders, investors, and policymakers to Houston for the four-day event. Since its launch in 2021, the Around the World Series has featured more than 30 international delegations and over 170 speakers.
For Guyana, the May 5 discussions will offer attendees a look at who is helping shape the country’s energy agenda and what issues are expected to dominate the conversation.
